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The recent statement of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has again rekindled the diplomatic tension between India and Bangladesh. Let us tell you, Dhaka has expressed strong objection to his harsh remarks regarding illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and has summoned the Indian Acting High Commissioner and lodged a formal protest. Bangladesh has termed these statements as “offensive”, especially at a time when both the countries are trying to normalize relations after long-running tensions.

what is the whole matter

Let us tell you, the controversy started with a TV interview given to ABP, in which Sarma said that "Deporting illegal immigrants through official processes will be extremely difficult and slow." He further said that "The process involves several steps, such as contact through the Ministry of External Affairs, identity verification and Bangladesh’s consent, which often takes a long time." According to the Chief Minister, in many cases the suspects have to be detained by the Border Security Force for weeks, even after which the outcome is not certain.

Thousands of people have been sent back

In this context, he also said that “push back” action is taken at night in some areas, where there is less deployment on the border. According to him, thousands of people have been sent back due to such action in Assam, although the official figures are less. Sarma also said that such an atmosphere has developed in the state that many people have started returning on their own.

Objection expressed regarding language

These statements have angered Bangladesh. Dhaka believes that such comments not only instigate sensitive issues but also harm bilateral relations. According to reports, Bangladeshi officials raised the issue seriously with the Indian representative and made it clear that such language is not acceptable.

Awaiting response from Indian Government

This matter has come to light at a time when efforts were being made to improve relations between the two countries through talks in recent months. After political changes in Bangladesh, new circumstances have arisen under the leadership of Mohammad Yunus, while S. There have also been high level meetings with Indian officials like Jaishankar and Ajit Doval. At present, there has been no official response from the Government of India on this controversy, but this issue has definitely heated up the political atmosphere.